Paralympic Games: Everything You Need to Know
About the Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games are a prestigious international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities.
The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960, and have been held every four years since then.
The Paralympic Games are now one of the world's largest sporting events, with over 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events.
Upcoming Paralympic Games
The next Paralympic Games will be held in Paris in 2024.
The Games will feature 22 sports and 23 disciplines, and will take place across 269 sessions from 28 August to 8 September.
Paralympic Sports
The Paralympic Games program includes 22 sports and 23 disciplines:
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Boccia
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Football 5-a-side
- Football 7-a-side
- Goalball
- Judo
- Paratriathlon
- Powerlifting
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Sitting Volleyball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair Curling
- Wheelchair Fencing
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Wheelchair Tennis
Paralympic Athletes
Paralympic athletes are some of the most inspiring and talented athletes in the world.
They overcome incredible challenges to compete at the highest level, and their stories are an inspiration to us all.
To be eligible to compete in the Paralympic Games, athletes must have a physical, visual, or intellectual impairment that affects their ability to compete on an equal footing with able-bodied athletes.
Paralympic History
The Paralympic Games have a long and proud history.
The first Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960, and were originally known as the "International Stoke Mandeville Games."
The Games were founded by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, a German neurologist who believed that sport could help people with disabilities to rehabilitate and live full and active lives.
Paralympic Legacy
The Paralympic Games have had a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities around the world.
The Games have helped to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and inspire people with disabilities to achieve their full potential.
The Paralympic Games are a symbol of hope and inspiration for people with disabilities, and they continue to grow in popularity and impact.
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